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- [bap-tuh-stree, -tis-tuh-ree]
- /ˈbæp tə stri, -tɪs tə ri/
- /ˈbæptɪstrɪ/
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- [bap-tuh-stree, -tis-tuh-ree]
- /ˈbæp tə stri, -tɪs tə ri/
Definitions of baptistery word
- noun baptistery a place, esp. a part of a church, used for baptizing 3
- noun baptistery a baptismal font or tank 3
- noun plural baptistery a building or a part of a church in which baptism is administered. 1
- noun plural baptistery (especially in Baptist churches) a tank for administering baptism by immersion. 1
- noun baptistery The part of a church used for baptism. 1
- noun baptistery Alternative spelling of baptistry. 0
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Origin of baptistery
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; < Late Latin baptistērium < Greek baptistḗrion bathing place (see Baptist, -ery); replacing late Middle English baptizatory < Medieval Latin baptizātōrium
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Parts of speech for Baptistery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
baptistery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
baptistery usage trend in Literature
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- what is a baptistery?
- what is a baptistery used for?
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